Safety/Security Officer

Summary

• Position Summary
  • Responsible for detection, correction, reporting, managing and preventing safety hazards and security violations which may exist or emerge on the hospital campus or affiliated St. Joseph's/Candler properties. Will perform duties that will call for initiating preventive measures, inspections, drills and first responder response in situations of safety, security, fire safety, emergency preparedness, hazardous material and waste, to include OSHA, Joint Commission, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), National Fire Protection Association and related regulatory agencies standards and codes. Security officer will also be responsible for a safe and secure environment in all areas of SJCHS including key areas but not limited to : Emergency Room, ICU / CCU, Mental Health Holds in the Emergency Room, Security calls in all locations in the hospital. Security Officers daily duties include protecting patients, staff, property, information, and the hospital's reputation, and responding to emergencies, criminal activity and disturbances to resolve issues. Security officers must comply with Security department's Operation Guidelines.
• Education
  • High School Diploma of General Studies - Preferred
• Experience
  • 1-2 Years Safety, Security or Law Enforcement Equivalent - Required
  • 1-2 Years Healthcare Security - Preferred
• License & Certification
  • National Certification - Required
  • International Association for Healthcare Safety & Security certification within 90 days of employment. Presently employed Safety Security Officers will be required to take and pass the International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security Exam within six months of adoption of this updated job description. Payment of the exam and supplying of study materials will be expense by the Safety Security Department. (Failure to take the test within the 60 days of exam when assigned will result in disciplinary action)
• Core Job Functions
  • Responsible, with accuracy, to detect, correct, report, investigate, manage and if possible prevent safety and security hazards and violations on hospital campuses and affiliated SJCHS properties, while patrolling and enforcing parking policies.
  • Assist with inspections of fire extinguisher, automatic sprinkler suppression components, hazardous waste containment facility, access control and any Environment of Care related disciplines. Performs fire or emergency drills as requested by Safety Security Management.
  • Responds to requests to assist in Incident Command situations, psychiatric patient evaluations and management, duress alarms, conflict situations, hazardous material/waste spills, non-violent crisis intervention team.
  • Completes and passes training designated by Safety Security Management- Non-violent crisis intervention, International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety Officer, Emergency Operations Center, Decontamination and any training related to the Environment of Care.
  • Escorts, vehicle assistance (information on local services), campus transportation, directions.